OccupationI have two.Owner of Finish Strong Yoga Studio7th grade English teacher at Northridge Middle SchoolHow long have you lived in Montgomery County?All my life.

What do you do for fun in your spare time?I have a continual passion for learning and improving. I like to travel and spend time at the beach. I make it a point to study under new trainers each year to improve my own yoga and fitness training. I enjoy working out as it's my daily therapy. I love spending time with my kids.

Tell us about your family.My husband Mitch and I have three children. Scout is a Senior at North and is active in golf and tennis, Caden our son is a junior and participates in wrestling, and Aryn our freshman is active in golf, tennis, and musicals.

What song always makes you get up and dance or sing along?I have a wide variety I love when it comes to genres of music. But my favorite would be rap!

What was your reaction when you were asked to be a Star?Fear and terror! But I love kids and my life revolves around kids so how do you say no? Plus I LOVE dancing! I didn't say I was good, but I love to dance!!

Why did you decide to participate in this Youth Service Bureau fundraiser?As I said before I love kids! I always wanted to be a mom and spend all my time with children! Then when I became a teacher I began to gravitate towards the kids that struggled. My goal is to make sure kids know someone is I. Their corner and help them become contributing members of society.

Why should the public come to this event and support you and your partner?Everyone should come to this event to support our youth. If we don't give our youth support, we have no future.

Wayne Applegate

Occupation:I have been a ballroom teacher for over 30 years. During this time, I competed in the pro-am competitions. I was the number one instructor in the Arthur Murray corporation two years in a row. I was also the number one guest director three years undefeated.

How long have you lived in Montgomery County?I live in Lafayette.

What do you do for fun in your spare time?Standup comedy, where I use my ballroom students as part of my routine. I use my ballroom and my degree in behavior rehabilitation for teens and pre-teen.

Tell us about your family.My family consist of ten, 8 siblings plus mom and dad. I'm the only one who dances, the only boy who was not interested in mechanics. My siblings work at running their businesses. My siblings have given me 51 nieces and nephews. Yes, I'm the favorite uncle. Just ask me.

What is your dance background?33 years of ballroom instruction. I have competed in the profession competition, pro-am competitions. I have choreographed over 40 musicals. I have danced the lead in the Nutcracker and the Beast in Beauty and the Beast. I'm certified in tap, jazz, theater arts, interpretive dance, I have passed my judging exams and of course my ballroom dance.

What is your favorite genre of music to dance to?None. I truly don't have a favorite genre. My range starts at classical to head banging rock.

Why did you decide to participate in this Youth Service Bureau fundraiser?I was asked by Amber. I have worked with children of all ages and problems. As a mentor and behaviorist. Many of the stress these children go through is not their fault. So anything I can do to improve these lives is important to me. As a behaviorist I work with children from the outside in. Visual acceptance is very important and first looks makes a difference.

Why should the public come to this event and support you and your partner?To support the venue and we are doing a great show. Children are our future and you never know what your help will do for them. We as adults we are put in a position to guide, teach and protect. It truly does take a village to raise a child.